Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation
Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $30K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $2K.
Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation at a glance
In short: Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $2,900
- +45.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,900
- +45.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,900
- Total assets
- $30,066
- +8.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Chabad of Hawaii ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 196% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $3K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Community Welfare | $2,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,066 | $2,199 | $3,307 | $2,900 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,199 | $1,482 |
| 2025 | $27,779 | $1,783 | $2,470 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,896 | $2,881 |
| 2024 | $27,809 | $1,294 | $1,884 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,294 | $1,412 |
| 2023 | $28,399 | $1,485 | $2,155 | $1,700 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,030 | $1,424 |
| 2022 | $29,069 | $2,866 | $2,249 | $1,700 | 1 | $1,700 | $2,317 | $1,654 |
| 2021 | $28,452 | $2,122 | $2,139 | $1,600 | 1 | — | $1,583 | $1,667 |
| 2020 | $28,469 | $2,076 | $2,201 | $1,700 | 1 | — | $1,575 | $1,529 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation is led by Sharon Bucky, President & Director since 2026 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Sharon Bucky
President & Director
Secretary & Director → President & Director, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Souza
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce Bucky (2020–2025) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation
How much does Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation give each year?
Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation?
Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation reported $30K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation operate?
Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation's EIN?
Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0353034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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